With a population of 12,288, Canmore is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Canmore deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Iron Goat Pub & Grill (703 Benchlands Tr.) and crazyweed kitchen (1600 railway ave) are great picks.
Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Canmore departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 14m.
Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Ebus. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Canmore takes 75 miles and will cost you around C$ 64. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about C$ 97 for a journey of 160 miles.
Average rates range from around C$ 222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 467 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Spa and Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn.
Renting a car in Canmore costs C$ 79 per day, on average, or C$ 158 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Calgary.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.62 and C$ 30.16. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.